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2006 Improve Your Habitat Calendars
The PA Environment Digest is pleased to present the first of two new “2006 Improve Your Habitat” calendars for you to print out and use all year long.
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On the Senate/House Agenda
The House is tentatively set to return to session on either December 19 or 20, presumably to deal with the Senate version of property tax reform or their own unique plan. The Senate adjourned to the call of the Chair. Here’s a rundown of what we know about the House Calendar and Committee meetings at this point.
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House Committee Sets Meetings on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Energy Policy
The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee has set the next Energy Policy informational meeting for January 25 and a meeting January 11 to discuss greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
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Bills Moving in Senate/House
Here’s a quick rundown on several environmental bills that moved in the Senate and House this week.
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Senate Holds Hearing on DEP’s California Car Vehicle Emission Limits Proposal
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy and Transportation Committees held a joint hearing this week on a proposal by the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt California’s vehicle emission limits in Pennsylvania.
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Grant Awards Announced by the Western PA Watershed Program
The Western Pennsylvania Watershed Program announced grants to 11 different organizations to promote watershed cleanups. Here’s a quick rundown on the grant awardees--
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PA Signs Agreement to Improve Health, Economic Vitality of Great Lakes
Gov. Rendell this week announced that Pennsylvania and the seven Great Lakes states, along with Ontario and Quebec, have signed agreements updating the way the Great Lakes and the waters of the Great Lakes Basin are managed and protected for the millions of people who rely on its resources for energy, recreation, agriculture and industry.
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PA Watersheds Data System Is Now Live
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers announced this week the release of the PA Watersheds Data System that will store water quality data collected by volunteer watershed monitors statewide.
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Applications Due for PA Council of Trout Unlimited’s Youth Fishing Camp
Applications are now being accepted for the 12th annual Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp being held June 18 –23, 2006 at the Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, Cumberland County.
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$1.2 Million in Wild Resource Conservation Fund Grants Awarded
$1.2 million in Wild Resource Conservation Fund grants were announced this week to study and conserve Pennsylvania's native plants and animals.
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Think Summer! Sign Up Now for a Free Summer Watershed Tour for Teachers
The Stroud Water Research Center will hold a Watershed Tour Summer Institute for teachers on June 26-29.
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Audubon Publishes Backyard Habitat Guide for Pennsylvania Gardeners
“The Audubon At Home Guide to Gardening for Life in Southeastern Pennsylvania” is a new resource/guide book for creating backyard habitat published through a partnership between the Bucks County Audubon Society and Waste Management.
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Christmas Tree Recycling Day Set For January 14 in Pittsburgh
The Pennsylvania Resources Council is partnering with the City of Pittsburgh, the Union Project, and Construction Junction to host a Christmas tree recycling drop-off on January 14.
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Pennsylvania Conservation Directory to be Updated By Citizens Council
The Citizens Advisory Council to the Department of Environmental Protection is updating the Pennsylvania Conservation Directory that was last published in 2000.
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March 31 Deadline for Host Municipal Waste Facility Inspector Reimbursements
The Department of Environmental Protection reminded local governments the deadline for submitting applications for reimbursement under the Host Municipal Waste Facility Inspection Program for 2005 expenses is March 31.
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Quick Clips
Here’s a selection of NewsClips on environmental topics from around the state.
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Watershed Clips
Read a sampling of NewsClips on watershed topics from around Pennsylvania.
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Regulations
The Department of Agriculture published proposed regulations for comment on commercial manure haulers and broker certification. Comments due: January 16.
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Technical Guidance & Permits
The Department of Environmental Protection published a final drinking water system and a draft wastewater reuse policies this week along with changes to the certified radon contractors list (PA Bulletin page 6834).
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Calendar of Events
Upcoming conferences, meetings, workshops, plus links to other online calendars. Go To: PA Environment Digest Calendar Page
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About PA Capitol Digest
Send your stories about environmental issues, programs and positive actions to PA Environment Digest - DHess@crisciassociates.com or go to www.PaEnvironmentDigest.com .
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